2015 Cardigan LIVE Auction Catalog

Welcome to the 26th Annual Cardigan Mountain School

Auction

Table of Contents

Schedule of Events..................................................................................4

A Message From Our Head of School..................................................5

2015 Auction Sponsors...........................................................................6

FAQ About the Auction..........................................................................9

Live Auction Guidelines & Conditions of Sale...............................10

Auction Games.........................................................................................11 (Heads or Tails & Auction Chicken)

Live Auction Items..................................................................................12

About the Auctioneers.........................................................................20

Schedule of Events Silent Auction Preview ............................................8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

(Lower Level of the Commons)

Hors d’Oeuvres and Cocktails.................................................4:00 p.m.

Silent Auction, Wine Pull, Super Silent Auction (Lower Level of the Commons)

Silent Auction Ends.............................................................5:45 p.m.

Wine Pull Ends...................................................................6:15 p.m.

Super Silent Auction Ends......................................................6:15 p.m.

Dinner and Live Auction Begin.................................................6:30 p.m.

Check-out and item pickup will occur following dessert.

Show your CMS school spirit—green and white attire encouraged!

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A Message From Our Head of School Dear Cardigan Family, Welcome to the 26th Annual Cardigan Mountain School Auction, an important fundraising event for our school and a wonderful mid-winter celebration for our community.

It is truly a team effort to put together an event of this caliber.

I would like to thank many of my colleagues for organizing and preparing this year’s auction. A special thank you goes to our Development Office—especially to Mary Ledoux, Kathryn Holland, and Douglas Lovell—for their incredible efforts leading this event. I’d also like to recognize my colleagues in Dining Services, Housekeeping, the Arts Department, Buildings and Grounds, and Communications. Furthermore, your sons’ teachers also support the Auction in creative and meaningful ways, through their donations of personalized items and experiences.

This event would not be possible without our Cardigan family. The support provided for our school through auction donations (of all kinds!), countless volunteer hours, and enthusiastic bids for some wonderful items and experiences is second to none. Most important, it is all done in the spirit of providing support for Cardigan’s faculty and students. Thank you for all that you do to support this festive evening.

Since the first Cardigan Auction 26 years ago, funds raised through this event conservatively total over $2,200,000—an impressive figure which has provided tremendous support for our mission and daily work. However, the good will, new friendships, and overall commitment to Cardigan that our auction has fostered is priceless.

Thank you, one and all, for being here with us. I hope you enjoy your weekend and have a great time at the Auction. As they say, be sure to “bid early and bid often!”

Sincerely,

David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80, P’09,’10 Head of School 5

2015 Auction Sponsors Joe Cardigan ($5,000 and above) Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler V. Peck ’63

Williams Field Warrior ($1,000–$2,499) Banwell Architects, Ingrid Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Jessop P’16 Mr. Yu Seoung Kim and Mrs. Seung Yuhn Yoo P’12 R. C. Brayshaw and Company Mr. Frederic F. Taylor GP’16

Lake Runner ($500–$999) Conneston Construction, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. James Dana P’18 Engelberth Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Koichiro Hirata P’17 Mr. and Mrs. James Leone P’15 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Madigan P’16 Mr. Alvaro Vaqueiro and Mrs. Guadalupe Parra de Vaqueiro P’16

Cougar Pride ($250–$499) Chey Insulation Dr. Rush Fisher and Dr. Phoebe Fisher P’15 Mr. Cole Franklin ’10 and Mr. Austin G. Franklin ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Gilbert P’08,’10,’13 Hartigan Company Mr. and Mrs. David Kavanaugh P’15 Lake Sunapee Bank Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laughlin P’16 Mascoma Savings Bank Mr. G. Terrence McQuillan and Mr. Levering White McQuillan P’16 Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. O’Connell P’03 OMR Architects, Inc. 6

2015 Auction Sponsors cont.

Cougar Pride ($250–$499) cont.

Orr & Reno Professional Association Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pilliod P’16 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rizika P’16 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Saklad P’16 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Schafer P’15 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Smith GP’16 Tarkiln Hill Realty Corp. /Mr. and Mrs. Kirk J. Franklin ’78, P’10,’13 Trumbull-Nelson Construction Company, Inc.

Green and White ($1–$249) AAA Pump Service, Inc. Blaktop, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Borek GP’10,’12,’15 Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Borek P’10,’12,’15 Mrs. Catherine E. Eurich GP’15,’16 Family Pharmacy Ms. Marlene Fitzmaurice P’16 Mr. Nathan J. Gilbert ’08, Mr. Jacob A. Gilbert ’10, and Mr. Maxwell L. Gilbert ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gill P’16 Hanover Limousine Service Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gray GP’14,’16 Ms. Frances S. Ingraham GP’15 Mr. and Mrs. Naoki Kimura P’15 Ms. Alexandra King Kingston Auction Company LLC Mr. and Mrs. Blake Lehr GP’16 Mr. and Mrs. Aris Psyhogeos P’15 Mr. Edward G. Philie and Mrs. Phyllis A. Powers P’06,’10,’16 Ms. Kathleen Verville-Swarbrick P’16 Zani Construction Co./David M. Zani Mr. and Mrs. Jingwei Zhao P’16,’16 7

FAQ About the Auction Q. How do I obtain a bidder number?

A. Bidder numbers for parents have been provided in your registration packet. This number should be used for the Silent and Live auctions, as well as any other auction-related purchases (i.e. raffle tickets, “Heads or Tails” game, Wine Pull, etc.). Guests may register for a bidder number at the Parents’ Weekend registration table.

Q. What is the “Heads or Tails” Game?

A. Heads or Tails is an interactive game played during the Live Auction. Interested participants can purchase a paw-print button for $20 prior to the start of the Live Auction.

The auctioneer tosses the coin and announces the result. Those who did not guess correctly are out of the game and must sit down. The game continues until there are two finalists. One player must then choose heads and one must choose tails. The winner (based on the next coin toss) will receive an iPad Air 2 64GB.

Q. Can my student/child bid during the Silent Auction?

A. Bids entered on Silent Auction bidding sheets must be legible and must be made by adults only.

Q. Can my student/child bid during the Live Auction?

A. During the Live Auction, bids must be made by an adult in order to be recognized by the auctioneer.

Students should not hold bidder numbers.

Q. How does Fund-a-Need work?

A. Fund-a-Need occurs during the Live Auction. The proceeds of these unique items provide support for faculty professional development, financial aid, and classroom enhancements.

All bidders are able to participate by choosing to make a commitment at specific levels ranging from $10,000+ to $100. The auctioneer will call out a level and ask participants to raise their card if they would like to support the School at that dollar level. The bidding concludes with the opportunity to support Fund-a-Need at the $100 level.

Q. When can I pay for the items I purchased during the Silent and Live auctions? Can I pick up my items on Auction night?

A. Check-out will be available in the Peck Room shortly following the end of the Live Auction. Once payment has been processed through check-out, items can be picked up in the lower level of the Commons.

Q. What is Express Check-Out? A. Signing up for Express Check-Out will allow you to skip the payment line. Your payment will automatically be processed and you will be able to go directly to item pick-up.

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Live Auction Guidelines Please note that unaccompanied students are not permitted to attend the auction. If you wish to purchase auction items for your son but cannot be present, please contact Douglas Lovell in the Development Office to set up proxy bidding arrangements. He may be reached at 603.523.3662 or dlovell@cardigan.org.

• Students are not permitted to bid on auction items. Bids must be made by an adult in order to be recognized by the auctioneer.

• The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be declared the winner. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the winner.

• The auctioneer reserves the right to change the order of items to be sold. The auctioneer may deem it suitable to separate a multifaceted item and auction off its components individually. The auctioneer reserves the right to “pass” on an item if a fair market bid is not received.

• The auctioneer will accept and facilitate bidding-by-proxy services for any interested parties not in attendance at the Auction.

• The auctioneer reserves the right to sell multiples of items at his/her or the School’s discretion.

Conditions of Sale • All sales are final and all items are sold “as is” or “as accepted.”

• Please read carefully for item specifications and restrictions.

• Unless otherwise specified, dates and times for use of private homes and resorts, as well as events, are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and winning bidder. Use of all properties is reserved for Cardigan families and their guests. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

• Unless otherwise stated, all faculty certificates must be used prior to Commencement 2015. For all gift certificates and gifts of services that do not provide an expiration date, please be sure to make contact with the donor within one month of the date of the Auction and redeem these items by December 31, 2015. Any exceptions must be prearranged with the donor.

• All purchased auction items must be paid for in full on Friday, February 6, 2015, or on Saturday, February 7, 2015. We accept cash, personal checks, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.

• Values assigned to auction items are determined either by the donor or through a good faith estimate of fair market value. Cardigan Mountain School makes no representation that the values assigned are an accurate reflection of fair market value. Bids in excess of fair market value are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact your tax advisor to determine appropriate tax treatment of contributions to, and purchases from, the 2015 Cardigan Mountain School Annual Auction.

• Cardigan Mountain School and item donors cannot be held responsible for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of any auction purchase.

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Heads or Tails Game Win An iPad Air 2* How to Play • Purchase a paw-print button for $20 prior to the start of the Live Auction. Buttons may be purchased at Registration or during the Silent Auction using your bidder number. Each player will need his or her own paw-print button.

• To start the game, all players will stand up and the auctioneer will ask each player to choose “Heads” (participants put hands on their heads) or “Tails” (participants put hands on their ”tails”).

• The auctioneer will toss the coin and announce the result: “Heads!” or “Tails!”

• Players who did not guess correctly are out of the game and must sit down.

• The game continues until there are two finalists. One finalist must then choose heads and the other must choose tails.

• The auctioneer will flip the coin for a final time, and the winner will receive a 64GB iPad Air 2! * This prize is valued at $599.99. The iPad Air 2 has a 9.7” LED Multi-Touch Retina Display, 2048 x 1536 Native Resolution, Dual-Core Apple A8X CPU with M8 Chip, 0.96 lb and 0.24” Thick, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor, Front 1.2-Megapixel FaceTime HD Camera, Rear 8-Megapixel 1080p iSight Camera, Lightning Connector, AirPlay, AirDrop, Gyro, Accelerator, Ambient Light Sensor, 64GB memory. Color is gold.

Auction Chicken (a.k.a. “Last Person Standing”)

Win a Pair of Beats by Dre™ Studio Headphones!* How to Play • • • •

The auctioneer will ask everyone who wants to play to stand up.

Bidding will begin at $25 and continue in varying increments.

As the bid increases, players can opt out of the bidding by sitting down.

Bidding will continue until just one player remains standing and is declared the winner!

• If you (or your son) really want(s) to take home a brand new pair of Beats by Dre™ Studio Headphones, don’t “chicken out”! Keep bidding until you are the last person standing! *Prize is valued at $299.99. Unbeatable audial clarity makes the Beats by Dre™ Studio headphones great for listening to any kind of music. Made with Beats Acoustic Engine™, Beats Studio headphones deliver in-studio sound while Adaptive Noise Canceling keeps outside noise at a minimum. Soft ear cups, a light headband, and smooth surfaces provide a comfortable wear, and the Beats by Dre Studio headphones come with a 20-hour rechargeable battery for uninterrupted play.

Courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Erik A. Brine P’16 10

Live Auction

Live Auction Items 1. Behind-the-Scenes Tour of ESPN with Mr. Hannis The lucky winner and two friends will enjoy an exclusive behindthe-scenes tour of ESPN’s Global Headquarters, located in Bristol, Conn. The three boys and Mr. Hannis will enjoy a Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast on the way to ESPN, eat lunch in the famous ESPN Cafe, and then stop for dinner on the way back to Cardigan.

Chances are, they’ll meet a few sports celebrities—and maybe even their favorite ESPN SportsCenter anchor!

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Melville P’09 and Mr. Austin Hannis Donor Value: Priceless

2. Boston Seaport Weekend Enjoy a weekend in Boston. Stroll, shop, eat, drink, sleep, and repeat! Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), enjoy oysters at Legal Seafoods, tour the Harpoon Brewery, take in the sights at Faneuil Hall, or shop to your heart’s content. You’ll enjoy Boston’s newest neighborhood during a two-night stay in a lovely two-bedroom apartment with stunning harbor views.

This luxury building offers concierge service, a fitness center, and garage parking. Package includes a $100 gift certificate to Legal Seafoods and admission to the ICA. Limited to two adults and two children. Available for a mutually agreed-upon weekend in 2015.

Courtesy of Mr. G. Terrence McQuillan & Mr. Levering White McQuillan P’16 Donor Value: Priceless

3. Old-Time Hockey on Canaan Street Lake with Mr. Turcotte and Mr. Carpino A boy and four friends will play “Old-Time Hockey” against some former NCAA “old timers”: Mr. Turcotte, Mr. Carpino, and some “special” guests. You will play two 20-minute periods on Canaan Street Lake—and the losing team has to jump in! After the game (and the plunge), your son and his friends will join their opponents for dinner at Mr. Turcotte’s. This is a once-in-alifetime experience!

Courtesy of Mr. Owen Carpino and Mr. Patrick Turcotte P’15 12

Donor Value: Priceless

Live Auction Items 4. Week on the Maine Waterfront, in Blue Hill, Maine This five-bedroom, 4½-bathroom house sleeps up to 10 people and can be yours for a full week! “Gruesome Gables” was built as a summer cottage in 1885. From the moment you walk up the wide front steps and take a deep breath of the crisp Maine air, you will feel at home. The whispering pines will help rejuvenate your spirit as you step back in time. Invite friends and family to gather around the huge dining room table.

Each day you can bike the small winding roads, or kayak the coves and harbor. Bring your own boat and take advantage of a floating dock and mooring ball capable of holding a 50-foot sailboat. If it’s foggy, get a book from the library, curl up with your children on a couch, and get a true sense of the place that has attracted families for generations.

Climb to the top of Blue Hill Mountain, take a day trip to Acadia National Park (40 minutes away), steam lobsters, visit the WoodenBoat School, or explore the antique shops of Stonington and Deer Isle.

Available for a one-week stay any time between September 12, 2015, and October 31, 2015.

If the winning bidder chooses to schedule a stay after September 26, he/she will have the option of staying at an alternate winterized house called “Seal Ledge,” a comparable property that also sleeps up to 10 people.

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Brennan Starkey P’14

Donor Value: $2,500.00

5. Front-Row Seats at Graduation and VIP Parking Ninth-Grade Parents: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be front-and-center at the Commencement ceremony. You will be ushered in, VIP style, to your front-row seats from your prime parking spot at Frieze House. You will also receive VIP seating at the Alumni Association Welcome Banquet on Friday evening preceding Commencement! Maximum of eight people with parking for one vehicle.

Courtesy of Cardigan Mountain School

Donor Value: Priceless

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Live Auction Items 6. Leave Your Heart in San Francisco!

Enjoy a weekend for four at the Pacific-Union Club, and golf at the San Francisco Golf Club!

You and three guests will enjoy a weekend for four at the private Pacific-Union Club, as well as a round of golf for all, with caddies, at the beautiful and private San Francisco Golf Club. Both venues are world-class, and you will be taking in the sights of one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is renowned for its cool summers; fog; steep, rolling hills; eclectic mix of architecture; and landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the former prison on Alcatraz Island, and the Chinatown district.

The San Francisco Golf Club was designed in 1895 by A. W. Tillinghast. With gusty sea breezes, dune-style grass, natural mounding, and hardly a tree in sight, the course is a fine replica of the Scottish links experience and is ranked #27 in the top 100 courses in the world.

Must be used by December 31, 2015, on mutually agreed-upon date.

Courtesy of Mr. Hank J. Holland P’12,’15

Donor Value: Priceless

7. Whirlwind Tour of Boarding Schools with Rick Exton Mr. Exton, Cardigan’s longtime director of international secondary school placement, will take your son on a full-day trip this spring as an introduction to the placement process. Past trips have typically included six schools, where the winner has met the director of admissions and gone on a quick tour of campus. The trip will be customized to suit your son’s interests— schools visited on past trips include Andover, Exeter, Choate, Groton, St. Paul’s, Brooks, Governor’s, Tabor, Middlesex, St. Mark’s, Pomfret, and Lawrence.

Courtesy of Mr. Rick Exton P’11 Donor Value: Priceless

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Live Auction Items 8. A Week in Beaver Creek, Colorado Enjoy a one-week stay in Bachelor Gulch, part of the Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Avon, Colorado. This home with ski in-andout access to Beaver Creek Mountain sleeps up to 14 people.

Amenities include a steam room, workout room, game room, and even a rooftop hot tub. It also has a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed wireless internet, and a three-car garage. It is a 20-minute drive from Vail Village and Vail Mountain, with easy access to stores and restaurants in nearby Avon and Edwards. Redeemable in summer or winter between the dates of April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2016, excluding the week of December 19-26, 2015. No smoking or pets, please.

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall F. Wallach P’06

Donor Value: $17,500.00

9. Fund-a-Need Proceeds from this year’s Fund-a-Need segment will support three areas of school life: Faculty Professional Development, Financial Aid, and Classroom Enhancements.

I. Faculty Professional Development: Your contributions to faculty professional development will allow our teachers and coaches to continue pursuing off-campus opportunities to hone their craft as educators. Last year, professional development funds were used to send Cardigan faculty members to conferences and workshops on subjects such as curriculum development, educational technology, and differentiated instruction.

II. Financial Aid: Your participation in this category will support our financial aid budget and help us keep the Cardigan experience within reach of capable, motivated, and deserving boys.

III. Classroom Enhancements: In order to help our dedicated faculty members do what they do best, it is important that they are equipped with the appropriate tools for a 21st-century learning environment. Your support will allow us to continue to enhance our classrooms, providing the right—and best—educational tools and technology for our students and faculty.

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Live Auction Items 10. A Special Weekend at Frieze House The winner and two friends will enjoy a Saturday night of staying up late, playing ping-pong, and watching movies. On Sunday, sleep in and then order a custom breakfast!

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80, P’09,’10 Donor Value: Priceless

11. Under the Tuscan Sun, Manciano, Italy Accommodations for up to four people for one week.

This package offers the choice of accommodations in seven different properties, each surrounded by lush gardens and a magnificent expansive view of the rolling countryside. Each property has a minimum of two bedrooms, baths with showers, a kitchen, and a lovely living area. The properties are situated in the ancient hill town of Manciano, approximately 1 ½ hours north of Rome in the southern edge of Tuscany, which rises on the top of a hill, with a breathtaking view in all directions. Manciano extends for 37,203 square kilometers in a hilly zone situated between the valleys of Albegna and Fiora.

You can choose from either Villa Zolira (a vintage Tuscan-style residence), Casa Natalia and Casa Bambini (newer residences with two bedrooms and two baths), Mira Bella (three bedrooms and two baths), Casa Giovanna (two bedrooms, one bath, and a balcony with views of the Mediterranean), or Casa Fiorella and La Terrazza, which are located in the most medieval part of town (each has two bedrooms and two baths).

Travel Planning Information: Travel is from Saturday to Saturday, Friday to Friday, or Thursday to Thursday, depending on the unit chosen. If children are traveling, a $500.00 deposit is required and will be refunded two weeks after departure date. This trip can’t be sold, bartered, or traded without the written consent of the owner. Offer is indefinite, but subject to availability.

Courtesy of Ms. Leone Hinzman/The Kingston Auction Company

12. Make “Founders’ Path” Your Way Package includes a personalized street sign on the Quad near the School’s Back Bay Road entrance from March 2015 until February 2016. And, when the sign comes down next year, you get to keep it as a souvenir!

Courtesy of Cardigan Mountain School Donor Value: Priceless 16

Donor Value: $4,550.00

Live Auction Items 13. Two Tickets to the SALT Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada Two complimentary tickets to the SkyBridge Alternatives (SALT) conference taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 5–8, 2015. SALT is the premier conference in the Alternative Asset industry that brings together industry leaders, government officials, economists, and nonprofit visionaries to discuss global issues and perspectives. Package includes round-trip economy class airfare (for two) from anywhere in the continental United States, as well as one complimentary Deluxe room at The Bellagio, Las Vegas, for the three nights of the conference only (not including room incidentals). Package will need to be coordinated via SkyBridge Capital immediately after item is purchased.

For more information, please visit: www.saltconference.com.

Courtesy of Mr. Anthony Scaramucci P’14

Donor Value: $15,000.00

14. Pick Your Own Room The lucky winner gets to pick his dorm room (a single) for next year! Do you have a favorite dorm parent? A favorite dorm on campus? Maybe a favorite corner room? Now is your chance to help guarantee the ultimate living situation!

Note: Parents of eighth graders planning to apply for ninth-grade leadership positions should not bid on this item.

Courtesy of Mr. David Irwin Donor Value: Priceless

Auction Centerpieces…are up for auction!

You could be the lucky winner and take home the Auction’s special centerpieces. Each one is unique and hand-crafted by a Cardigan community member and celebrates Cardigan school spirit.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an auctioneer? Now is your chance to give it a try…Be the “guest auctioneer” at your table, and sell the centerpiece to the highest bidder!

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Live Auction Items 15. Signed Rob Gronkowski Uniform #87, Framed!

Rob Gronkowski is a tight end for the 2011 and 2015 AFC Championship New England Patriots football team. He played college football at the University of Arizona and was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. In 2011, his second season in the NFL, Gronkowski set the single-season record for touchdowns by a tight end, with 17 receiving touchdowns and 18 overall, as well as the single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end, with 1,327. That season, he became the first tight end in NFL history to lead the league in receiving touchdowns.

In his first three seasons, he had 38 receiving touchdowns in 43 games; no other tight end has had more than 25. He has been selected for both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams.

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilbert P’08,’10,’13

Donor Value: $800.00

16. Two Weeks During the Summer in Vail, Colorado!

For two weeks during the month of July 2015, you and seven of your friends or family members can enjoy luxury at the Landmark Condominiums in Vail, Colorado. This two-bedroom house includes 3.5 bathrooms, free wi-fi, hardwood floors, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, and cable television. You can also take advantage of the Life Fitness Center, concierge service, garage parking, midweek housekeeping service, guest computers, and the fact that the Vail Eagle Bahn Gondola is only 150 yards away.

Courtesy of Mr. Luis Pietrini and Ms. Tania Topete P’16

Donor Value: $7,500.00

17. One-Week Stay in Punta Mita, Mexico!

One week in a condominium at Los Veneros Resort Residences and Beach Club in Punta Mita, Navarit, Mexico—only a 40-minute drive from the airport in Puerto Vallarta. This condo has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining rooms, and two balconies/terraces. It sleeps 12 people, is fully furnished, and includes room housekeeping service every day. It is a short walk from the pool, and about 200 meters from the beach. The development even has its own restaurant!

Must be used the week of March 16–22, 2015 (week of CMS March Break).

Courtesy of Mr. Guillermo Tapia Moreno and Ms. Alejandra de Obeso P’15 Donor Value: $5,500.00 18

Live Auction Items 18. One Week on the Cape! Dennis Port, Massachusetts This large Cape house is a barefoot stroll from a shared private beach. Enjoy ocean views from the three-season sunroom, or spend a lazy afternoon in the shade of your backyard gazebo.

This home is an eclectic mix of new and antique furnishings, including a baby grand piano. The kitchen is fully equipped, and you can enjoy the huge yard with a patio area and new enclosed outside shower.

The home has four bedrooms (one queen, one full, two twin beds, four twin beds) and a maximum occupancy of 8 to 10 people. Parking is available for four or five vehicles. Available for one week in May, June, September, or October, with agreement from the donor.

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Tierney ’99

Donor Value: $2,500.00

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About the Auctioneers June DeLair, CAI, BAS Professional Auctioneer Award-winning professional auctioneer June DeLair has worked extensively throughout the United States in commercial auction marketing ventures since 1988. June’s expertise also includes benefit auctions, where her vibrant auctioneering skills and enthusiasm assist nonprofit organizations in achieving their fundraising goals.

Ms. DeLair was inducted into the New York State Auctioneer Hall of Fame in 2015. Ms. DeLair’s dynamic style and professionalism have earned her numerous honors, including 2001 New York State Auctioneer Champion, 2002 Second Runner-up International Auctioneering Champion, and 2002 World Auctioneer Champion in Calgary, Canada. In 2003, her peers selected Ms. DeLair as the New York State “Auctioneer of the Year” for exemplary service, spirit, and high standards of professionalism. Ms. DeLair has served as the chairman of the Board of the New York State Auctioneers Association, where she was past president.

June has achieved the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation, which is the highest level of educational designation for professional auctioneers, only three percent of auctioneers nationwide hold this professional designation. June has also earned the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation; only 100 auctioneers worldwide hold this honor. June and her husband, Duane, have two children, Joe (of N.Y.) and Melinda, who resides in Germany. Ms. Delair’s particular areas of specialty include fundraising auctions, art glass, antiques, and real estate. June and Duane own and operate Constableville Auction Hall in Constableville, N.Y. Ms. DeLair’s additional interests include raising paint horses and gardening.

Daryl Pelletier Professional Auctioneer Daryl has been in the auction business for a lifetime, born and raised in front of a gavel. Daryl is a third-generation auctioneer, from Brookline, N.H. A leader in the auction profession, he currently serves as the secretary for the New Hampshire Auctioneers Association, as he has for four consecutive terms. Daryl focuses his business and entrepreneur skills in transforming traditional auction tactics into innovative and proven auction techniques in the auction industry. He graduated from Nashua Community College, with an associate’s degree in small business entrepreneurship. He holds auction licenses in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

In addition to his specialty in benefit auctions, Mr. Pelletier is an expert in personal property, real estate, antiques, and collectibles, and he owns an antique consignment shop in Brookline, New Hampshire. Daryl enjoys outdoor activities, ice fishing, and running small marathons.

About Kingston Auction Company A national leader in fundraising auctions, Kingston Auction Company has raised millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations throughout New England and across the country for more than 29 years. Award-winning auctioneers, cutting-edge consultation, and innovative training—for both nonprofits and auctioneers—have set Kingston Auction Company apart. Kingston Auction Company brings both a long-range perspective and out-of-the-box thinking to maximize their clients’ fundraising efforts. www.KingstonAuction.com 603.235.1196

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